Sweet Fruit: Fragrance Profile

1. Overview

• Category: Olfactory family of fruits with ripe, sugary, juicy sweetness (as opposed to sour/tart fruits like citrus or berries).

• Examples: Peach, apricot, mango, lychee, plum, strawberry, melon, pineapple.

• Extraction:

  • Natural extractions are rare (most fruits cannot be distilled).

  • Recreated via synthetic aroma molecules and accords.

• Note type: Typically top to heart notes (bright & playful).

2. Aroma Character

• Sweet, juicy, lush, nectar-like, gourmand-fruity.

• Nuances:

  • Tropical sweet fruits (mango, pineapple, lychee) → exotic, lush, syrupy.

  • Stone fruits (peach, apricot, plum) → velvety, almondy-sweet.

  • Berries & soft fruits (strawberry, melon) → playful, candy-like.

• Overall impression: cheerful, youthful, indulgent, romantic.

3. Key Chemical Components

• Lactones (γ-decalactone, γ-undecalactone, δ-decalactone) → peach/apricot creaminess.

• Esters (ethyl butyrate, isoamyl acetate, hexyl acetate) → juicy, candy-fruity freshness.

• Furaneol → caramelized, strawberry jam-like sweetness.

• Terpenes (linalool, geraniol) → floral-fruity lift.

4. Perfume Applications

• Adds playful sweetness, juiciness, and gourmand appeal.

• Applications:

  • Fruity-floral perfumes → paired with rose, jasmine, peony.

  • Gourmands → combined with vanilla, caramel, chocolate.

  • Youthful / playful scents → bubblegum, candy, cocktail-inspired fragrances.

  • Tropical & exotic perfumes → blends with coconut, tiaré, frangipani.

• Blends well with:

  • Florals → rose, jasmine, orange blossom, violet.

  • Gourmands → vanilla, honey, chocolate, caramel.

  • Woods → sandalwood, cedar, soft musks.

  • Citrus → orange, mandarin, grapefruit for brightness.

5. Mood & Symbolism

• Symbolizes abundance, indulgence, sweetness of life, love, and youth.

• Mood impressions:

  • Playful & cheerful.

  • Flirtatious & romantic.

  • Exotic & lush.

  • Indulgent & gourmand.

 Quick Summary Table

In essence: Sweet fruit notes bring a juicy, sugary, and playful energy to perfumes, often evoking lush tropical fruits or ripe orchard harvests, adding both flirtation and indulgence.